Describe a range of different techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia

The workbooks are not accredited but we hope the interest gained from completing these workbooks may lead you to progress to studying for qualifications in the future. [ This workbook builds on the information and knowledge gained in workbook 1 ?Essential Dementia Awareness: Describing Dementia and Person Centred Approaches and workbook? 2 ?Further knowledge in Dementia?.
This workbook is

divided into 3 sections:
Section 1 highlights some key theoretical issues and background when considering behaviours that challenge us.
Section 2 looks at some specific behaviours that challenge us within dementia care and offers some practical solutions based on the theories described.
Section 3 offers some solutions and tools to help when supporting someone with dementia and minimising distressful behaviours and situations.
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One of the different techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia is knowing the persons background , by doing so one would precisely understand the behaviour of the person hence be able to plan a care and support to be able to meet the person specific needs.Building up an stable and familiar environment , makes a person with dementia feels comfortable rather than having a routine and an environment constantly changing. Lastly provide specific support.